Kelly Balaz
Sunbury,OH
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher
Westerville City Schools
07.2012 - Current
- Developed engaging and diverse lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
- Utilized research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Boosted literacy rates among struggling readers by incorporating targeted reading interventions into daily instruction.
- Incorporated technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
- Promoted collaboration among students with group activities and peer review sessions, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted community engagement and fostered a sense of belonging among students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Increased family involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, ensuring consistency in the curriculum across subject areas.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on navigating the challenges of the profession successfully.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Service Center Of Ohio
03.2008 - 05.2012
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging personal growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
M.Ed. in Health And Wellness Education -
American College of Education
05.2022
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure -
Otterbein University
05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
05.2010
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Behavior and Classroom Management
- Professional Development
- Time Management
- Health and Wellness
- Multitasking Strength
- Social Skills Development
- Schedule Management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- STEAM Educator
- Teacher Mentor
- Individualized Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Communication
- Organizational Abilities
- Easily Adaptable
- Positive Teacher Mentor
- Goal Driven
- Team Leadership
- Mindfulness and Yoga Practitioner
- Partnership Development
- Organizational Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Oral Communication
- Multicultural Awareness
- Instructional Design
- Conflict Resolution
- Literacy Strategies
- Performance Monitoring
- Progress Monitoring
- Project-Based Learning
- Program Coordination
Websites
Certification
- Certified Trauma and Resilience Coach in Education (CTRC-E) [Starr Commonwealth]
- Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education (CTRS-E) [Starr Commonwealth]
- Early Childhood License PK-3 [Ohio Department of Education]
- Early Childhood Generalist License 4-5 [Ohio Department of Education]
Committees
- Local Professional Development Team (LPDC)
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Student Support Team (SST)
- Resilience Committee
- Equity Committee
- Safety and Security Team
- Literacy Group Committee
Awards
- Westerville Education Foundation (WEF) Teacher of the Month: 2020, 2023
- Westerville Parent Council (WPC) GEM (Great Educator Mentor) Award: 2019
- Westerville Education Association (WEA) Teacher of the Year: 2015
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Westerville City Schools
07.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Service Center Of Ohio
03.2008 - 05.2012
M.Ed. in Health And Wellness Education -
American College of Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure -
Otterbein University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
- Certified Trauma and Resilience Coach in Education (CTRC-E) [Starr Commonwealth]
- Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education (CTRS-E) [Starr Commonwealth]
- Early Childhood License PK-3 [Ohio Department of Education]
- Early Childhood Generalist License 4-5 [Ohio Department of Education]
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